Tag: cbt

When a child is forced to take on the parental role by their own mother or father (and not as a recognised young carer in cases of parental illness), we call this parentification. The term was coined by psychiatrist Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy, one of the founders of family therapy as we know it, in 1965, and […]

A new survey has revealed the state of workplace mental health in the UK, particularly amongst young workers aged 18-30, and has found that 45% of young workers don’t feel they can express their mental health problems. Furthermore, 48% of workers aged 18-30 have experienced suicidal thoughts. This statistic is particularly shocking, especially when coupled […]

A very distinctive eating disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), made the headlines recently when a British teenager lost his sight as a result of malnutrition from his ARFID-induced diet. The boy was only able to eat chips, crisps, processed ham, sausages and white bread, because of the condition that limited the range of […]

It may seem like a quirk of someone’s personality, or a sign of sentimentality, that they save up their possessions and can’t bear to throw anything away. Many people struggle to give up items they’ve bought, made or been given, however much clutter they might accrue over the years. In fact, when it presents a […]

Loneliness is a growing issue for people of all ages, with loneliness in the elderly a particular concern for academics, psychologists and charities. But what makes older people lonely, and how can we help them overcome it? Family Dynamics Society has changed both positively and negatively in the last few decades, due to technology, innovation […]

Whether you’re interested in films and celebrities or you couldn’t care less, there’s an undeniable buzz about the Oscars, especially in the strange times we live in, where there are more political twists and turns than a Hollywood thriller. So, imagine our surprise and delight on seeing actress Selma Blair, who recently announced her diagnosis […]

If you’re lucky enough to live in the countryside, you’ll know it can literally be a breath of fresh air; that’s why there are so many television programs, books and travel stories about getting away from town life and heading to the fields, the mountains, the woods, or the quieter parts of our coastline in […]

The BIG NEWS. You do not need to join a weight loss club Statistics tell us that people who sign up to diet clubs do lose weight. The gutting fact is that their weight loss is often short lived. An even more depressing fact Within three years of ditching the diet, 97% people weigh more than […]

Toxic relationships occur when an unhealthy power dynamic develops between two people, and one dominates the other: what they say, do and feel can be controlled or diminished by the person in control. However, knowing how to spot a toxic relationship isn’t inherent, because we often look for visible signs or recorded evidence of behaviour, […]

Have you ever heard someone describe themselves, or someone they know, as ‘a little bit OCD’? Thought so. This phrase has become a lazy way for people to explain their love of neatness, order or hygiene, but it’s hugely offensive to anyone who lives with a diagnosis of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), which they must […]